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GE Aerospace apprentices are engineering bright futures

Apprenticeships are in the DNA at GE Aerospace Caledonian, an apprentice employer since 1980, where the class of 2023 are soaring to new heights.

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Foundation Apprenticeship inspires Katie to be a role model

Doing a Foundation Apprenticeship at school gave Katie Phinn the confidence to pursue her dream career while inspiring other deaf youngsters with her courage and determination.

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Career changer Dafni says Fit Like? to forestry

Dafni Nianiaka worked in education and health and social care before making the move to forestry. Now a Tree Health Officer for Scottish Forestry, she said: “I started out my career in forestry but had moved into teaching then working as a care assistant. I was thirty when I moved to Aberdeen from Greece to complete my masters.

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Eilidh separates the wood from the seas

Growing up in Glasgow, Eilidh Malcolm hadn’t really considered a career in forestry. Now Education Programme Manager for Scottish Forestry, Eilidh started her career as an Aquarist before shifting into land-based roles.

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Foundation Apprenticeships lay tracks for Network Rail Scotland to find future workforce

Foundation Apprenticeships lay tracks for Network Rail Scotland to find future workforce

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Network Rail Scotland: Full steam ahead for Scottish Apprenticeships

Network Rail Scotland: Full steam ahead for Scottish Apprenticeships

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Laura’s flawless career move sparked by Graduate Apprenticeship

Laura’s flawless career move sparked by Graduate Apprenticeship

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Graduate Apprenticeship helps Civil Engineer Shams become sector’s top new talent

Graduate Apprenticeship helps Civil Engineer Shams become sector’s top new talent

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Graduate Apprentice Ciaran’s fresh tech on construction path

Graduate Apprentice Ciaran’s fresh tech on construction path

Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross

Modern Apprenticeship job has broken barriers for Ross